The Tides

Tides of adulthood begin sweeping away the years of hormones and lust, The shores of professional life In view on the far side of the stage. Between- A degree, Friends, Drinks, Parties, Youth; The last taste of mock-freedom before crawling ashore To face the jungle- Mortgages, Careers, Families, Children, Settling down; Beginning your island to send you seed Into their years of hormones and lust.

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